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Challenges Continue for Urban Outfitters Brand
The chain’s North American business dragged down sales as its parent seeks a return to profitability for the brand. Executives said many of the wounds were self-inflicted.
Executive Edition March 1, 2023
Puffin Sets Growth Path with Former Hydro Flask CEO
The fast-growing company, armed with Series A funding, is looking to expand in the wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels, its product assortment, and its global reach.
News March 1, 2023
Scott Allan Helps Puffin Ramp Up Growth
(This story was updated on 8/29/2023.) What does your drink wear? Plenty, if Puffin Drinkwear has a say. The maker of fashionable sweaters, hoodies, parkas, tees, and more for drinks…
News March 1, 2023
Inventory Overhang Dampens Black Diamond Results
Salt Lake City-based Clarus Corp., the parent company of Black Diamond Equipment, reported overall sales dropped 11.8% in the fourth quarter, partially because of inventory overhang at the outdoor brand’s…
News February 28, 2023
GSI Outdoors Adds Justin Walford, Tyler Botts in Leadership Roles
Spokane, Washington-based GSI Outdoors, a camp kitchen and hydration gear company, announced it has hired Justin Walford as executive vice president for GSI Outdoors and Pelican International and Tyler Botts…
News February 28, 2023
Burton Hit by Cyberattack
A cyberattack continues to hamper Burton Corp.’s online operations, with the company unable to process orders or returns. The attack occurred about two weeks ago, with the company enlisting a…
News February 28, 2023
Burton E-Commerce Site Remains Down After Cyberattack
The company said the attack happened Feb. 11. Online ordering, local store inventory checks, returns, and warranty claims through the website cannot currently be processed until systems are restored.
News February 28, 2023
Elevate Outdoor Collective Taps Josee Larocque As Chief Operations Officer
Seattle-based Elevate Outdoor Collective (EOC) has tapped Josee Larocque as its new chief operations officer. Larocque was brought in with the goal of spearheading the company’s global operations. Larocque comes…
News February 28, 2023
ActionWatch: Details about 2022 Results at Core Shops
Looking ahead, "People need to know it’s going to be OK and 2023 is going to be a stabilizing year for the whole industry,” said ActionWatch Senior Director Eric Stanton.
Executive Edition February 27, 2023
